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3 Surprising Reasons Students Don’t Get into Top Colleges

21May2017

by Jennifer Gonzalez

As it turns out, a lot of what we think will get students into highly selective colleges might actually have the opposite effect.

Runaway Youth: How Teachers Can Help

1Jan2017

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Running away from home can have serious, long-term consequences for youth. Learn about the resources that can help kids and families impacted by running away.

Black Girls and School: We Can Do Better

3Jul2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

If you work with students of color, especially with Black girls, consider this book required reading.

Kindergarten Redshirting: How Kids Feel About it Later in Life

24Apr2016

by Jennifer Gonzalez

More parents are opting to delay their child’s entry into kindergarten. Years later, how do these students and their parents feel about the decision?

A Day in the Life of a School Psychologist

19Dec2015

by Angie McIntyre

If you think school psychologists spend most of their time counseling students, think again.

How and Why We Should Let Our Students Fail

12Dec2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

Letting our kids deal with the natural consequences of their actions will help them more quickly develop the skills they need to succeed. Easier said than done.

Should My Child Skip Kindergarten?

10Sep2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

The parent of a proficient reader is concerned that kindergarten won’t be challenging enough for her daughter. She thinks her daughter may end up hating school. Should she move her up a grade?

A Parent’s Dilemma: Extra Math or Electives with Friends?

23Aug2015

by Jennifer Gonzalez

A parent wants to know if she should honor her son’s request to opt out of extra math so he can take an elective with his friends. What should she do?

How Do I Help My Students Plan Their Careers?

8May2014

by Jennifer Gonzalez

“When I was in high school, I had no idea what jobs were even out there, apart from the basic list of doctor, lawyer, teacher, police officer, etc. How can I help my students explore their options more thoroughly than I did? Do you know of any good career resources I can point them to?”